Public Speaking Handbook

Name: Public Speaking Handbook
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ISBN: 9780205648351

ISBN-10: 0205648355

ISBN-13: 9780205648351

Edition: 3rd 2010

Authors: Steven A. Beebe, Susan J. Beebe

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Adapted from the authors'top-selling public speaking book,Public Speaking Handbookprovides a unique, audience-centered approach in a reader-friendly reference format, allowing quick and easy access to key information. Public Speaking Handbookbrings theory and practice together in an understandable and applicable manner. Its distinctive and popular audience-centered approach emphasizes the importance of analyzing and considering the audience at every point in preparing and delivering a speech. This public speaking model serves as a foundation as the book guides readers through the step-by-step process of public speaking, focusing their attention on the importance and dynamics of diverse…

Book details

List price: $91.20
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2010
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon, Incorporated
Publication date: 12/28/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 552
Size: 8.25" wide x 9.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 2.046
Language: English



Introduction to Public Speaking


Why Study Public Speaking?


Public Speaking and Conversation


The Communication Process


The Rich Heritage of Public Speaking


Public Speaking and Diversity


Speaking with Confidence


Understand Your Nervousness


Build Your Confidence


Previewing the Audience-Centered Speechmaking Process


An Audience-Centered Speechmaking Model


Consider Your Audience


Select and Narrow Your Topic


Determine Your Purpose


Develop Your Central Idea


Generate the Main Ideas


Gather Supporting Material


Organize Your Speech


Rehearse Your Speech


Deliver Your Speech


Speaking Freely and Ethically


Ethics


Free Speech


Speaking Freely


Speaking Ethically


Listening Ethically


Listening to Speeches


Barriers to Effective Listening


How to Become a Better Listener


Improving Your Note-Taking Skills


Listening and Critical Thinking


Analyzing and Evaluating Speeches


Analyzing Your Audience


Becoming an Audience-Centered Speaker &nb